Description: Standing 3'10", this woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 340 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Thamuz wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Thamuz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is an amazing painter.

History: Rohesia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She takes great joy in being the best Navigator in town.

History: Paela lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Navigator for hire.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. She has dyed her greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: This western woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miller, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miller. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He became a Stableman soon after.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.